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Merchant
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Plain-language definition
Plain-language definition
A person or business that sells goods or services.
Why it matters
Knowing the merchant clarifies who made the sales promise and appears in transaction records.
Technical detail
In commerce and payments, a merchant accepts an order and payment obligation for a product or service under an identified business account.
Examples
- An independent repair shop is the merchant for a paid screen replacement.
Related terms
Sources and review
Reviewed July 12, 2026 by e2e-1783854138445-0citu53rtqqe@test.repairyour.tech. Next review due July 11, 2027.
- Online Shopping — United States Federal Trade Commission Accessed 7/11/2026
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